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COVID-19 ADVICE FROM MP AND POLICE COVID-19 may have hit hard globally but the fantastic spirit already in the community has remained with help being offered on social media. Facebook groups, such as Community Action Penistone and the newly-formed Stocksbridge and Deepcar Kindness in the Community Group, have people willing to help elderly or at risk residents or those who are self isolating.
“I’ve created some Coronavirus information pages on my website to share the most current information - including how to get financial help - and I will be publishing regular updates. www.miriamcates. org.uk/coronavirus “The advice from today is as follows: If you notice symptoms of the virus, (high temperature, new persistent cough) and you live alone you must self-isolate for 7 days.
MP for Stocksbridge and Penistone Miriam Cates commented on the situation and offered advice: “I know there is a lot of concern about Coronavirus and how it will impact our health, economy and daily lives.
“If you live with others - you, and everyone you live with, must selfisolate for 14 days AND anyone infected should not leave self-isolation until they have no symptoms and have been in isolation for seven full days. Everyone should:
“The Chief Medical Officer and his team are constantly monitoring the situation and today, the Government announced that the disease has progressed and it is now the right time to introduce new and more restrictive measures. These measures outline what we need to do to protect the most vulnerable people in our community and minimise the impact of Coronavirus.
* work from home - if at all possible * stop all unnecessary travel * avoid unnecessary social contact - that means avoiding pubs, clubs, theatres and mass gatherings * be vigilant with personal hygiene and wash hands regularly.
*only use NHS services if really necessary “And for those who are over 70, pregnant or who have underlying health conditions, please stay at home if you possibly can. “The situation will be monitored by the scientists and experts hourby-hour and further advice will be provided as it arises. “These measures will have an impact on our day-to-day lives, but to be effective, we must take this advice seriously and do our absolute best to follow it. Following the advice will save lives.” Police have warned of fraudsters exploiting the spread of COVID19 Corona virus to facilitate various types of fraud and cybercrime. Since February 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 21 reports of fraud where Corona virus was mentioned, with victim losses totalling over £800k. Ten of these reports were made by victims that attempted to purchase
protective face masks from fraudulent sellers. Reporting numbers are expected to rise as the virus continues to spread across the world. Fraudsters are also sending out Corona virus-themed phishing emails in an attempt to trick people into opening malicious attachments or revealing sensitive personal and financial details. Some other examples of tactics identified from victim reports: Fraudsters purporting to be from research organisations affiliated with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) make contact with potential victims by email. They claim to be able to provide the recipient with a list of Corona virus infected people in their area. In order to access this information, the victim needs to click on a link, which leads to a malicious website, or is asked to make a payment in Bitcoin. Watch out for scam messages:
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Do not click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never respond to unsolicited messages and calls that ask for your personal or financial details. Shopping online: If you are making a purchase from a company or person you do not know and trust, carry out some research first, and ask a friend or family member for advice before completing the purchase. If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, use a credit card if you have one, as most major credit card providers insure online purchases. For more information on how to shop online safely, please visit: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ shoponlinesafely Protect your devices from the latest threats: Always install the latest software and app updates to protect your devices from the latest threats. For information on how to update your devices, please visit: https://www. ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/securingyour-devices.”
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